University of Evansville Healthy People Discussion

HS 524 HEALTH PROBLEMS ACROSS THE LIFESPANMidterm Exam Spring 2020
1. Write an overview of the Healthy People Initiative. What were the first
original goals set for the program, 2000 goals, 2010 goals, 2020 goals,
and the 2030 goals? In your opinion what has improved over the years,
what still needs to be improved and why?
2. What are the purpose/goals of screenings? Are the screenings for
individuals only, please explain why or why not. List five screenings
you feel are most important for the population to complete. Explain
some of the ethical issues about screenings.
3. Explain what important information one needs to know about the Vital
Signs: Pulse, Respirations, and Blood Pressure. What are the
recommended numbers or ranges?
4. Describe “Chronic Disease.” Compare the top 5 Chronic Diseases listed
as Health Problems in America today and write an overview of each
one. Also what of the top five causes of deaths, why? Why is it
important to get individuals to understand the importance of
prevention?
5. Compare these 3 Respiratory Diseases: Influenza, Asthma, and COPD.
Describe the causes, symptoms, treatment, complications, and costs.
6. Describe Coronary Artery Disease. Compare any differences between
men and women. Explain each risk factor to people need to understand
and what can be done to prevent them, improve them, or live with them.
Explain Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib).